SHPE Jr. focuses on both enhancing the education of Latino pre-college students and
positively influencing them to become tomorrow’s science and technology leaders.
Specifically, SHPE Jr. aims to augment the success of pre-college students through the
following:
• Build self-esteem
• Convey a positive attitude towards academic excellence
• Encourage and support parental commitment of their children’s education
• Increase awareness about engineering and science careers
• Provide support throughout the college application process
• Increase college access of Latino/a students
• Increase college entrance of Latino/a students
• Increase cultural awareness of Latino/a contributions to STEM